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LANFORD: The new “Propaganda of History”

By Ryan Lanford | March 3, 2023

If everyone with a conscience does not fight back against this assault on education — Black history in particular — then we are handing over history to propagandists who would seek to destroy its scientific core.

LANFORD: Historical preservation should not hold back green energy

By Ryan Lanford | February 4, 2023

Letting the current architectural regulations get in the way of a plan for modernization with respect to the historic nature of the building is a serious mistake.

Police unions have a long history of corruption and protecting the interest of the police against the interest of those they are to serve and protect.

LANFORD: Police collective bargaining is a mistake

By Ryan Lanford | November 7, 2022

If Charlottesville is to achieve a more secure and safe environment for all its citizens, then oversight of the police should be of the utmost importance.

I am not arguing that religion or tradition are inherently bad. Instead, I argue that the conservatism of the Young America’s Foundation is marked by a regressive quality that is antithetical to any conception of progress.

LANFORD: YAF’s rhetoric is harmful to the integrity of politics

By Ryan Lanford | October 16, 2022

In YAF’s time as a Contracted Independent Organization on Grounds, it has only contributed to the general dialogue of the University by stirring the pot as opposed to attempting to legitimately be constructive.

Whether he likes it or not, Youngkin is the governor of Virginia and it's time he starts putting the commonwealth first before thinking about his political future.

LANFORD: Youngkin needs to stop campaigning for hateful extremists

By Ryan Lanford | October 11, 2022

Whether he likes it or not, Youngkin is the governor of Virginia and it's time he starts putting the commonwealth first before thinking about his political future.

Yet for all the good in Jefferson’s work, there is also the latent hypocrisy of his actions that lie beneath the inspiring words.

LANFORD: Jefferson must be confronted head on

By Ryan Lanford | October 5, 2022

We will not lose sight of the founding of this University if Jefferson does not tower over us. His legacy will not be forgotten, and he will be remembered for what he was — all of what he was — without the need for glorification.

As if the estrangement of not being able to use the right bathroom isn’t enough, books that feature LGBTQ+ characters have also been roped into the battle over America’s schools.

LANFORD: LGBTQ+ youth are in danger from a culture war

By Ryan Lanford | September 27, 2022

Silence and inaction cannot be tolerated neither from a moral perspective nor from an economic one. The only option is to preserve the privacy and speech of LGBTQ+ youth or face the consequences of failing to do so.

To right wrongs and ensure that Charlottesville has a sustainable future, rent control is the best solution.

LANFORD: Charlottesville needs rent control now

By Ryan Lanford | September 12, 2022

To right wrongs and ensure that Charlottesville has a sustainable future, rent control is the best solution.

By requiring professors to record classes, students and faculty could both minimize the possibility of asymptomatic spread while simultaneously broadening accessibility for all students.

LANFORD: The University should require recorded lectures

By Ryan Lanford | March 7, 2022

Recorded lectures would greatly increase the ability of students to prioritize their mental health without jeopardizing their ability to succeed in class.

We often use gifts as expressions of our love, yet it has become increasingly common for the two to become confused.

LANFORD: You can’t put a price on love

By Ryan Lanford | February 26, 2022

This desire to find the perfect product — or even that we are obligated to purchase in order to appease loved ones — does nothing but hurt the way we love.

Ryan Lanford

LANFORD: The new “Propaganda of History”

LANFORD: Historical preservation should not hold back green energy

LANFORD: Police collective bargaining is a mistake

LANFORD: YAF’s rhetoric is harmful to the integrity of politics

LANFORD: Youngkin needs to stop campaigning for hateful extremists

LANFORD: Jefferson must be confronted head on

LANFORD: LGBTQ+ youth are in danger from a culture war

LANFORD: Charlottesville needs rent control now

LANFORD: The University should require recorded lectures

LANFORD: You can’t put a price on love

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